States rated based on road safety laws

The Road Map to State Highway Safety Laws report rated all 50 states. A green rating is good. A yellow rating calls for improvement. And a red rating is the worst.

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New York: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 13 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: deltaMike, Flickr)

New York: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 13 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: deltaMike,

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Illionis: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: OzinOH, Flickr)

Illionis: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: OzinOH, Flickr)

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Kansas: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: StuSeeger, Flickr)

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Oregon: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Oregon: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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New Jersey: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: matt.hintsa, Flickr)

New Jersey: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: matt.hintsa,

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North Carolina: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Cavalier92, Flickr)

North Carolina: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 12 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Cavalier92,

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Delaware: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: MPD01605, Flickr)

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Georgia: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: scmikeburton, Flickr)

Georgia: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: scmikeburton,

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Rhode Island: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: taberandrew, Flickr)

Rhode Island: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: taberandrew,

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Washington: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Washington: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Maryland: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: MrSchuReads, Flickr)

Maryland: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: MrSchuReads,

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California: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Curtis Gregory Perry, Flickr)

California: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: Curtis Gregory

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Louisiana: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: dmott9, Flickr)

Louisiana: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: dmott9, Flickr)

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Tennesse: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: SeeMidTN.com, Flickr)

Tennesse: The state was given a green rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among the 14 best states. (Photo: SeeMidTN.com,

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Massachusetts: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Massachusetts: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Indiana: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states.. (Photo: OzinOH, Flickr)

Indiana: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states.. (Photo: OzinOH, Flickr)

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Maine: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states.(Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

Maine: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states.(Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

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Michigan: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Bugsy Sailor, Flickr)

Michigan: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 11 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Bugsy Sailor,

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Minnesota: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Minnesota: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Wisconsin: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

Wisconsin: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 10 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn,

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Colorado: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Billypalooza, Flickr)

Colorado: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Billypalooza,

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Connecticut: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Connecticut: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Hawaii: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Ken Lund, Flickr)

Hawaii: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Ken Lund, Flickr)

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Vermont: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Amy the nurse, Flickr)

Vermont: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Amy the nurse,

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West Virginia: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: taberandrew, Flickr)

West Virginia: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 9 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: taberandrew,

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Alabama: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Travis S., Flickr)

Alabama: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Travis S., Flickr)

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Alaska: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Bigweasel, Flickr)

Alaska: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Bigweasel, Flickr)

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Arkansas: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

Arkansas: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn,

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Idaho: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Idaho: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

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Kentucky: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: C.G.P. Grey, Flickr)

Kentucky: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: C.G.P. Grey, Flickr)

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Nevada: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Curtis Gregory Perry, Flickr)

Nevada: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Curtis Gregory Perry,

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New Mexico: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: shoshanah, Flickr)

New Mexico: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: shoshanah, Flickr)

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Ohio: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: matt.hintsa, Flickr)

Ohio: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: matt.hintsa, Flickr)

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Oklahoma: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

Oklahoma: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn,

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Pennsylvania: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Pennsylvania: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Utah: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Utah DOT, Flickr)

Utah: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Utah DOT, Flickr)

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Virginia: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Paulhami, Flickr)

Virginia: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 8 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Paulhami, Flickr)

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Florida: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Donkey Hotey, Flickr)

Florida: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Donkey Hotey, Flickr)

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Missouri: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Missouri: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

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New Hampshire: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

New Hampshire: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen

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North Dakota: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

North Dakota: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn,

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South Carolina: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

South Carolina: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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Texas: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Dherrera_96, Flickr)

Texas: The state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 7 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Dherrera_96, Flickr)

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Iowa: TThe state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Iowa: TThe state was given a yellow rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among 30 other states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

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Arizona: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among the six worst states. (Photo: Arizona Department

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Montana: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among the six worst states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn, Flickr)

Montana: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among the six worst states. (Photo: J. Stephen Conn,

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Nebraska: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Nebraska: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

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Wyoming: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: C.G.P. Grey, Flickr)

Wyoming: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 6 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: C.G.P. Grey, Flickr)

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Mississippi: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 5 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

Mississippi: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 5 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,

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South Dakota: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 3 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne, Flickr)

South Dakota: The state was given a red rating by Road Map to State Highway Safety laws report. The report gave the state a rating of 3 out of 15, ranking it among six worst states. (Photo: Jimmy Wayne,